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Contains 177 Results:

Adelie Penguin Navigation, 1957

 Item — Container: Unit 6, Shelf: E
Identifier: 104614
Scope and Contents A sound version of Adelie Penguins Navigation is tiled Adelie Penguins of the Antarctic. "Adelie Penguins Navigation. Research and photography by R.L. Penney J.T. Emlen. John Hopkins University and the University of Wisconsin. Research supported by the National Science Foundation and Office of Antarctic Program. Additional photography by Sam Dunton from the Animal Behaviour Laboratory. The Institute for Research in Animal Behavior"--Film credits. Portrays research by R.L. Penney and J.T....
Dates: 1957

Adelie Penguins of the Antarctic, 1957

 Item — Container: Unit 6, Shelf: C
Identifier: 104506
Scope and Contents "Adelie penguins navigation. Research and photography by R. L. Penney J. T. Emlen. John Hopkins University and the University of Wisconsin. Research supported by the National Science Foundation and Office of Antarctic Program. Additional photography by Sam Dunton from the Animal Behaviour Laboratory. The Institute for Research in Animal Behaviour"--Film credits. "A Sterling Educational film. Records the life cycle of the Adélie penguins, showing the trek of the adult bird over the frozen...
Dates: 1957

Africa's Greats, 1964

 Item — Container: Unit 6, Shelf: E
Identifier: 104610
Scope and Contents

Film documenting Iain Douglas-Hamilton's African elephant survey, as part of Manyara Elephant Research Project. Includes footage of elephant being darted, fitted with a tracking collar, and revived, and researchers tracking collared elephant. When researchers dart collared elephant again, and herd protects darted animal and chases off researchers. "Africa's Greats. Film by Iain Douglas-Hamilton. Produced by NYZS"--Film credits.

Dates: 1964

Alligator Poaching, Everglades National Parks, 1969

 Item — Container: Unit 6, Shelf: B
Identifier: 104494
Scope and Contents

Film featuring shots of the Everglades National Parks and interviews with various people speaking about alligator poaching.

Dates: 1969

Antarctic Laboratory, 1963

 Item — Container: Unit 6, Shelf: B
Identifier: 104496
Scope and Contents Film depicting Carleton Ray's studies of the Weddel seal in Antarctica. In addition to footage of seals, includes shots of research facilities, researchers, and penguins. Includes footage of researchers collecting seals for study and subsequent study activities. Includes underwater (under the ice) footage of researchers scuba diving. "Antarctic Laboratory. A study of the submarine environment and ecology of the Weddell seal. Sponsored by the New York Zoological Society under a grant from...
Dates: 1963

Birds on the Wing, 1943

 Item — Container: Unit 6, Shelf: C
Identifier: 104520
Scope and Contents

An Oscar-nominated film describing migration among birds in North America emphasizing the international character of many of the flights of different species. "Columbia Pictures Presents Birds on the Wing. Produced by the New York Zoological Society"--Film credits.

Dates: 1943

Color in the Aquarium, 1939

 Item — Container: Unit 6, Shelf: G
Identifier: 104677
Scope and Contents

Film of introducing different fish species at the New York Aquarium.

Dates: 1939

Expedition to a Puffin Island, 1965

 Item — Container: Unit 6, Shelf: D
Identifier: 104588
Scope and Contents

Film documenting biologists gathering, crating, and transporting birds off Solander Island, bound for the Bronx Zoo. "New York Zoological Society Presents Expedition to a Puffin Island. From a jagged pinnacle of rock off the Pacific Coast of Canada came birds for a pioneering exhibit at the Bronx Zoo. Photographed on Solander Island by David and Lyn Hancock"--Film credits.

Dates: 1965

Farmer in the Zoo, 1945

 Item — Container: Unit 6, Shelf: C
Identifier: 104525
Scope and Contents

Color version of NYZS film showcasing the Bronx Zoo's Farm in the Zoo exhibit. "Cast Joe Kane, Mrs. Kane, Bobby Kane, Lloyd Van Cook; from Parkchester Housing Community: Peter Sheridan, Arthur Molloy, Jimmie Fllipone, Playground Children. Photographed by Sam Dunton. Narration by John Reed King"--Film credits.

Dates: 1945

Feeding Time at the Aquarium, 1954

 Item — Container: Unit 6, Shelf: C
Identifier: 104513
Scope and Contents

In-depth behind the scenes tour of the procedures involved in feeding the animals at the aquarium. "Feeding time at the Aquarium. Photographed by Sam Dunton"--Film credits.

Dates: 1954